Your Italy. Thoughtfully planned. Completely yours.
Planning a trip to Italy should be exciting—not a second job. I take the endless research, conflicting advice, and “where do we even start?” decisions off your plate and turn them into a personalized Italy experience designed around the way you actually want to travel.
With years of living and traveling throughout Italy, fluency in the language, a Master’s in Italian Gastronomy & Tourism, and an insider’s understanding of the country, I’ll help you figure out where to go, how long to stay, what’s worth your time, and how to bring it all together.
You book it. I design it. You get to look forward to it.
ITALY TRIP PLANNING
LET'S PLAN YOUR ITALY
WHAT SETS THE ITALIAN INSIDER APART?
Hundreds of hotels. Thousands of restaurants. Endless lists of “must-sees.” Conflicting opinions about where to go, what to skip, and how long to stay. It's easy to spend months researching your trip and still wonder if you've made the right choices.
That's where I come in.
I don't believe in creating an itinerary simply because a place is popular or because it showed up on a “10 Best Things to Do in Italy” list. I look at the bigger picture—you, your travel style, your interests, your pace, and what you want to feel when you're there.
Then I help you make the decisions that matter.
Where should you actually go? What deserves more of your time? What's worth the splurge? Where can you slow down? Which experiences will give you a genuine connection to a place—and which ones aren't worth your precious vacation days?
The result isn't an itinerary packed with things to do.
It's a trip that makes sense.
Thoughtful, personal, beautifully paced, and filled with the places and experiences that are right for you.
Because your Italy shouldn't look like everyone else's.
You want a trip that feels personal—not like you copied someone else's itinerary.
You have ideas about Italy but aren't sure how to turn them into a trip that actually flows.
You'd rather spend your vacation experiencing Italy than spending months researching it.
You care about food, culture, beautiful places, and meaningful experiences—not just checking sights off a list.
You want expert guidance but still want to make your own bookings and have a say in your trip.
You appreciate a thoughtful pace, with enough structure to feel confident and enough breathing room to enjoy the unexpected.
You want someone who can help you make the right choices for your trip, rather than simply give you more choices.
THIS IS FOR YOU IF...
If you're looking for a thoughtful, personalized Italy experience—and want an expert in your corner to help you create it—we're probably a very good fit.
75-MINUTE PLANNING SESSION
A deep-dive conversation to understand your travel style, priorities, interests, budget, dates, and vision for the trip.
01.
ITALY PLANNING
$499 | Up to 10 days
You bring the ideas, questions, and dreams. I’ll help you turn them into a thoughtful, personalized Italy itinerary that makes sense from start to finish.
Together, we’ll figure out where to go, how long to stay, how to get around, and what to experience along the way. You’ll walk away with a complete trip plan—and the confidence to book it yourself.
The Traveler-First Method
My 5 Step Signature Planning Process
PERSONALIZED ITALY PLAN
I help you choose the destinations, routing, accommodations, experiences, restaurants, transportation, and create a day-by-day itinerary.
02.
ITALY PLANNING
$499 | Up to 10 days
You bring the ideas, questions, and dreams. I’ll help you turn them into a thoughtful, personalized Italy itinerary that makes sense from start to finish.
Together, we’ll figure out where to go, how long to stay, how to get around, and what to experience along the way. You’ll walk away with a complete trip plan—and the confidence to book it yourself.
The Traveler-First Method
My 5 Step Signature Planning Process
FIRST ITINERARY REVIEW | 30 MINUTES
Walk through the itinerary together, answer questions, and identify any changes.
03.
ITALY PLANNING
$499 | Up to 10 days
You bring the ideas, questions, and dreams. I’ll help you turn them into a thoughtful, personalized Italy itinerary that makes sense from start to finish.
Together, we’ll figure out where to go, how long to stay, how to get around, and what to experience along the way. You’ll walk away with a complete trip plan—and the confidence to book it yourself.
The Traveler-First Method
My 5 Step Signature Planning Process
REFINEMENT
I make any agreed-upon revisions and update their itinerary, complete with recommendations, logistics, maps, links, and insider notes.
04.
ITALY PLANNING
$499 | Up to 10 days
You bring the ideas, questions, and dreams. I’ll help you turn them into a thoughtful, personalized Italy itinerary that makes sense from start to finish.
Together, we’ll figure out where to go, how long to stay, how to get around, and what to experience along the way. You’ll walk away with a complete trip plan—and the confidence to book it yourself.
The Traveler-First Method
My 5 Step Signature Planning Process
FINAL ITINERARY REVIEW | 30 MINUTES
One final conversation to review the finished plan and make sure you feel confident booking and traveling.
Your itinerary lives in a convenient digital app on your phone, so your plans, maps, links, and recommendations are all at your fingertips while you're traveling.
05.
ITALY PLANNING
$499 | Up to 10 days
You bring the ideas, questions, and dreams. I’ll help you turn them into a thoughtful, personalized Italy itinerary that makes sense from start to finish.
Together, we’ll figure out where to go, how long to stay, how to get around, and what to experience along the way. You’ll walk away with a complete trip plan—and the confidence to book it yourself.
The Traveler-First Method
My 5 Step Signature Planning Process
YOUR ITALY PLANNING INCLUDES:
Personalized destination and routing recommendations
Day-by-day itinerary
Accommodation recommendations
Restaurant recommendations
Curated experiences and activities
Transportation guidance
Digital itinerary with maps and links (also PDF format)
City guides for major destinations
Insider tips and recommendations
Includes two rounds of itinerary revisions, with a 30-minute review call for each round.
*Note: Significant changes to the original trip scope or itinerary after the included revision rounds may incur an additional planning fee.
$499 for up to 10 days
(+$40 for each additional day)
READY TO START PLANNING?
START THE CONVERSATION →
You make the bookings. I make sure you're booking the right things.
NEED A LITTLE GUIDANCE?
Already have a plan—or at least a few ideas—but need an Italian insider to help you make decisions?
Book a 60-minute Italy Planning Call with Nicole.
Bring your questions, your itinerary, or your open browser tabs, and we'll focus on whatever you need help with.
BOOK AN ITALY PLANNING CALL
60 minutes · $99
Not ready for full trip planning? Let's talk it through.
PREFER TO PLAN IT YOURSELF?
My 3-Day Italy Planning Bootcamp walks you step-by-step through my approach to planning an Italy trip, from choosing your destinations and creating the right route to building an itinerary you'll actually love. You do the planning, but you don't have to figure it all out alone.
EXPLORE THE BOOTCAMP
Plan your dream Italy trip—with an insider in your corner.
" I highly recommend traveling with The Italian Insider. It is a tour to appreciate the Italian culture. Its activities allowed us to meet the locals, delight our palate tasting so many delicious typical Italian food. Must add that Nicole explained the plate characteristics. It is also very nice to travel on a van so one can appreciate the landscape. "
- Kiki W., Reno, NV
"I highly recommend The Italian Insider to anyone wanting a semi concierge-type experience while visiting Italy. You will be in good hands from beginning to end as Nicole and Elisa will make sure you are taken care of from the time you arrive at the airport to the time you leave Italy. "
- Jodi P., Sparks, NV
"Love Italy 🇮🇹 The last time I was in Italy was 40 years ago. This time it was different; as I am 63 years old. I still have the energy to explore and go with the flow. I had a blast! 💥 Loved meeting new friends. It was an awesome fun trip that was very well organized and planned. Delicious Italian food and Vino! Amazing trip! Thanks Nicole and Elisa. 🇮🇹🍷💚 Look forward to the next one!"
- Amy K., Reno, NV
